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The chapter explores the mechanisms of control and coordination in living organisms, emphasizing the roles of nervous and hormonal systems in facilitating responses to environmental stimuli. It discusses how reflex actions, voluntary movements, and hormonal actions contribute to an organism's adaptability and function. The chapter also highlights the differences between animal and plant responses to stimuli, with a focus on the biochemical processes involved in these actions.
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Term: Reflex Action
Definition: A quick, automatic response to a stimulus that does not involve conscious thought.
Term: Nervous System
Definition: A complex network of nerves and cells that transmits signals between different parts of the body.
Term: Hormones
Definition: Chemical messengers secreted by endocrine glands that travel through the bloodstream to regulate physiological processes.
Term: Phototropism
Definition: The directional growth of a plant in response to light.
Term: Neurons
Definition: Specialized cells that transmit nerve impulses throughout the body.
Term: Feedback Mechanism
Definition: A process that regulates the levels of hormones in the body by responding to the concentration of substances.